Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas was adapted from the novel of the same name by Hunter S. Thompson. In this book, the author himself plays the role of Raoul Duke, documenting his experiences during his journey to Las Vegas with Dr. Gonzo. This is Thompson’s most famous work, it clearly depicts illegal drug use, and the 60’s cultural nostalgia. This work has also helped to spread the style of mixed reality. and Thompson’s heavily subjective corruption became what would later be known as the “gonzo journalism”.
The film debuted in 1998, directed and screenwriter by Terry Gilliam. In addition to Johnny Depp, the film also stars Benicio del Toro. Despite being a box office flop, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas became a hit hit by DVD sales, including a special edition released by The Criterion Collection.
The author of the original Hunter S. Thompson book was very fond of this movie, but the general audience did not. Director Terry Gilliam was expecting everyone’s reaction when watching Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas because the film was full of addicting scenes, but when he debuted at the 1998 Cannes Film Festival, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas made the audience. silent.
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